In the next week, votes by Illinois legislators could have a huge impact on the largest state employee union, AFSCME, and therefore on all Illinois labor organizations, including IEA.

Senate Bill 1229, House Amendment #2, supported by AFSCME and passed by the General Assembly in May, was vetoed by the governor. An override vote is expected in the Illinois Senate TODAY. If the override is successful in the Senate, the Illinois House will vote next week.